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Hamilton, IN, has largest county 2nd quarter over-the-year wage gain at 33.4%

From second quarter 2023 to second quarter 2024, Hamilton, IN, had the largest county percentage increase in average weekly wages at 33.4 percent. Kings, NY, had the largest county over-the-year percentage increase in employment in June 2024 at 4.0 percent.

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11/20/2024 September job openings rates down in 4 states, up in 1; hires rates up in 3 states

11/19/2024 October jobless rates down in 3 states, up in 1; payroll jobs down in 2 states

11/19/2024 A sedentary strength level is required for 30.6% of workers in 2024

11/15/2024 U.S. import prices increase 0.3% in October; export prices rise 0.8%

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CAREER OUTLOOK

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From military to civilian: Career options

Around 200,000 servicemembers leave the military each year. Explore career options with projected fast growth that pay well. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Industry and occupational employment projections, 2023–33

Includes review of how artificial intelligence, clean energy, electric vehicles, and IT may affect employment. read more

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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The rise in remote work since the pandemic

Studying the relationship between increased remote work and productivity, output, and unit input costs across 61 industries. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Measuring labor market concentration using the QCEW

A new approach for measuring labor market competition. read more

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect real earnings?

Using real earnings data to assess the U.S. economy before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Oct 2024

Unemployment Rate:
4.1% in Oct 2024

Payroll Employment:
+12,000(p) in Oct 2024

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.13(p) in Oct 2024

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.2%(p) in Oct 2024

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.8% in 3rd Qtr of 2024

Productivity:
+2.2% in 3rd Qtr of 2024

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.3% in Oct 2024

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.8% in Oct 2024